Community College of Philadelphia

12901 Townsend Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Community College of Philadelphia has been inspected three times since 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
46.711(a)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Service line in main kitchen not-in-use. (Everything is given at the front canteen area) New Violation.
46.671
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The mesh on the floor drains under the food prep sink were not observed. New Violation.
46.862
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The following was observed: - 1 light out under the kitchen hood system - 2 lights out in the open display cases New Violation.
46.943
78
Dec 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Replace missing cabinet doors in the serving area. -Clean dusty ceiling tiles in the warewash area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
95
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The can opener had an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. **Person in charge took corrective action.
46.711(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area due to HVAC New Violation.
46.901
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Community College of Philadelphia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Community College of Philadelphia on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Community College of Philadelphia?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Community College of Philadelphia.

Has Community College of Philadelphia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Community College of Philadelphia have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Community College of Philadelphia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.